Initial state in relativistic nuclear collisions and Color Glass Condensate

TL;DR

This paper reviews recent research on the early, non-hydrodynamical phases of ultra-relativistic heavy ion collisions, focusing on the role of the Color Glass Condensate in initial state modeling.

Contribution

It introduces new insights into the initial conditions of nuclear collisions using the Color Glass Condensate framework, advancing understanding of pre-hydrodynamical dynamics.

Findings

Enhanced understanding of initial state effects in nuclear collisions

Implications for modeling the early evolution of quark-gluon plasma

Connections between Color Glass Condensate and experimental observables

Abstract

In this talk, I discuss recent works related to the pre-hydrodynamical stages of ultra-relativistic heavy ion collisions.